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Zambia Cohen Private 30th August to 16th September 2017 (18 Days) Trip Report

Serval by David Hoddinott

Trip Report compiled by Tour Leader, David Hoddinott

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Top ten sightings as chosen by guests: 1. Shoebill 6. African Finfoot 2. Wattled Crane 7. Racket-tailed Roller 3. Bocage’s Akalat 8. Chaplin’s Barbet 4. Pel’s Fishing 9. Half-collared Kingfisher 5. Böhm’s Bee-eater 10. Black-cheeked Lovebird

Top five mammal sightings as chosen by guests: 1. 2. 3. 4. Cheetah 5. Four-toed Elephant ______Tour Summary After meeting up at the airport in Lusaka, we transferred to our comfortable lodge on the outskirts of the city. The lodge is surrounded by a wonderful selection of mixed bushveld and woodland, providing excellent for a variety of . Here we enjoyed some fabulous birding. Some of our notable sightings included a superb Little Sparrowhawk, very confiding Fiery-necked at dusk, Brown-hooded Kingfisher, striking Grey-headed and Orange-breasted , Brown-crowned Tchagra, Tropical Boubou, Long-billed , sought-after African Spotted Creeper, Kurrichane , very vocal White-browed Robin-, Variable , stunning male Red-headed Weaver and dozens of Blue Waxbill.

The following morning, we set off early on the drive north-east towards the Mukushi area and Inn. En route, we enjoyed some great birding and some of the seen included Saddle-billed Stork, several Rufous-bellied Heron, Hooded and good numbers of White-backed Vulture, a pair of Black-chested Eagle, Buzzard, African Marsh , elusive Black-backed Barbet, Mosque , Burnt-necked Eremomela and Brimstone Canary. Our key target today, however, was the localised endemic Chaplin’s Barbet, and after getting permission to enter a private farm, we were delighted to find a very co-operative pair – which we found after a short while in their favoured habitat, a large fruiting fig tree. It was then Chaplin’s Barbet by David Hoddinott time to continue north; and along the way, we notched up another great bird in the form of an Arnott’s Chat. We arrived at Forest Inn with some time for late afternoon birding. Here we noted a lovely African Golden Oriole, several Green-capped Eremomela, Yellow-bellied Hyliota, stunning Miombo and at dusk a Western and African Wood Owl. This was followed by a delicious dinner and a good night’s rest.

The next morning, we enjoyed some birding around the lodge before continuing on our journey to Kasanka National Park. Before breakfast, we notched up a splendid male and female Klaas’s , an African Broadbill displaying, Yellow-bellied and Violet-backed Starling. Shortly after

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leaving Forest Inn, we found a superb flock of Pale-billed Hornbill. We then continued to Kasanka for a late lunch and noted Knob-billed Duck, Woolly-necked Stork, African Harrier-Hawk, majestic Bateleur, Black Crake, Collared , Swallow-tailed and sought-after Böhm’s Bee-eaters, Purple-throated , Yellow-throated Leaflove, Grey- olive Greenbul, Sharp-tailed Starling and Dark-backed Weaver.

Having three nights at Luwombwa Lodge and a further two at Wasa Lodge gave us the superb opportunity to explore this wonderful park. During our time at Luwombwa, we explored the river by boat, took game drives along the network of roads and spent time exploring many areas on foot. The experience was very special, as we had the whole camp to ourselves and were treated to wonderful meals by our local chef.

Some of our sightings during our time here included splendid Coqui moving like a chameleon, White-headed Vulture, Western Banded Snake Eagle, impressive Martial Eagle, a Wahlberg’s Eagle pair looking to make a nest, Dark Chanting Goshawk, rare melanistic Ovambo Sparrowhawk, stately Wattled Crane, African Wattled Lapwing, African , Böhm’s Bee-eater by David Schalow’s and super confiding Ross’s Turaco, African Barred Hoddinott Owlet, displaying Racket-tailed Roller, Giant Kingfisher, White- fronted Bee-eater, Common , Golden-tailed , Black-throated Wattle-eye, Retz’s Helmetshrike, White-breasted Cuckooshrike, elusive Souza’s , Rufous-bellied , Grey , Long-tailed , Black-necked Eremomela, Grey Tit-Flycatcher, Capped Wheatear, Western Violet-backed and Purple-banded Sunbird, Holub’s Golden Weaver, splendid Red- throated Twinspot, Grey Waxbill and Bushveld . Of particular note was our search for the highly sought-after Pel’s Fishing Owl. As usual, it made us work, and we spent a full day which included a boat trip and then searching smaller channels on foot for this elusive species, sadly with no luck. However, the group was not to be deterred, and we persevered by trying a slightly different area. Suddenly, it was spotted; and as is often the case, this retiring species flew off almost immediately. With patience, persistence and luck, we managed to relocate it and finally we were able to get good views and even some photos. A very satisfying experience indeed!

Moving on to the Wasa Lodge area, we notched up some great birds, including White-backed Duck, African Pygmy Goose, , Black- bellied Bustard, African Swamphen, tiny Lesser Jacana, Black , Malachite Kingfisher, Lanner Wattled Crane by David Hoddinott Falcon, Rufous-naped Lark, Grey-rumped Swallow, Moustached Grass Warbler, Red-backed Mannikin, Fulleborn’s Longclaw and Black-faced Canary. Whilst based at Wasa, we partook in a day trip to the southern Bengwelu swamps. This proved to be an amazing experience, as we enjoyed fabulous views of one of the key targets of the trip: the unique and awesome Shoebill! We waded through knee-deep water and papyrus swamp to get to view the Shoebill

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nest site, where we enjoyed stunning views of a pair of adults at first. And then the chick which was almost adult-size, and was due to fledge at the end of the month. The local guides were very careful not to allow us too close, so as not to disturb the birds. Other species seen during the day included several Little Bittern, a Marsh Tchagra, Sooty Chat and Brown .

From Kasanka National Park, we made our way to Mutinondo wilderness where we enjoyed a superb two-night stay. Our accommodation, set amongst huge granite boulders linked by swathes of Miombo woodland, is a birder’s paradise. We explored many areas, including spending a good amount of time in the Miombo with forays to the wetlands and gallery forest. Some of our star sightings included a covey of Hildebrandt’s Francolin, Crowned Eagle, Coppery-tailed Coucal, Thick-billed Cuckoo, Southern Carmine Bee-eater, Green-backed Honeybird, Meyer’s Parrot, White- tailed Blue Flycatcher, Miombo Tit, tiny Red- capped Crombec, Fan-tailed Grassbird, Stout Shoebill by David Hoddinott Cisticola, Brown-headed , Hartlaub’s Babbler, Böhm’s Flycatcher, beautiful Bocage’s Akalat, Anchieta’s and Green-headed , elusive Bar-winged Weaver, Marsh Widowbird, Wood and Striped , Reichard’s and Black-eared Seedeaters and Cabanis’s Bunting.

The following morning, we made the long journey back to Lusaka for the night. The next day saw us continuing our adventure to the great . Here we enjoyed a most memorable stay of three nights at Kaingu Safari Lodge in central Kafue and a further three nights at Nanzhila Plains in southern Kafue. This allowed us great opportunity to explore these areas and their different , in this huge park.

Whilst at Kaingu, we enjoyed numerous sightings, including a very close Shelley’s Francolin, Red- necked Spurfowl, Yellow-billed Stork, African Openbill, White-backed Night Heron, African Darter, Lappet-faced Vulture, several majestic African Hawk-Eagles, African Goshawk, stunning African Finfoot, Water Thick-knee, Schalow’s Turaco, Purple Roller, more cracking Half-collared Kingfishers, African Hoopoe, Crested Barbet, Greater , a superb pair of Green-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Black Tit, Flappet Lark, Yellow-billed Oxpecker and Mocking Cliff Chat. On the mammal front, we were treated to a rare sighting of a Leopard, which we watched for over an hour. During this time, we observed it hunting Impala – on this occasion, the Impala were very alert and spotted him well in advance. Here we also enjoyed great sightings of African Elephant, Yellow Baboon, Vervets monkeying around on the hammocks, Hippopotamus, , African Leopard by David Hoddinott Buffalo, Greater Kudu and Crocodile.

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In the south, we explored the woodland and open plains around Nanzilha and were treated to Crested Francolin, Natal and Swainson’s Spurfowls, amazing numbers of Saddle-billed Stork, including 14 on one day, Western , great sightings of Wattled Crane, Blacksmith Lapwing, Greater Painted-snipe, Grey Go-away-bird, Coucal, delightful African Scops Owl, a pair of Southern White-faced Owl at their day roost, Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, migrant European Bee- eaters, Broad-billed Roller, dozens of Southern Ground Hornbill, Bennett’s Woodpecker, superb Dickinson’s Kestrel, handsome Red-necked Falcon, Brown-necked Parrot, endemic Black-cheeked Lovebird, Magpie Shrike, Pearl-breasted Swallow and Meves’s Starling, to mention a few. Here the mammals vied for first place, and we found a several Serval – one of which gave phenomenal views (see the cover photo), Cheetah with 6 cubs – what a sight!!! –Several Lion, two separate sightings of Honey Badger, and Half-collared Kingfisher by David Hoddinott Large-spotted Genet resting.

From the southern Kafue, we travelled to Livingstone, where we enjoyed great views of African Yellow Warbler en route. Our lodge, set wonderfully on the banks of the great River, was an ideal finale. Here we enjoyed a splendid boat trip, where we added White-crowned Lapwing, , one , Collared Palm Thrush, more Half-collared Kingfisher and Green- winged Pytilia.

And so ended another wonderful adventure! Thanks must go to a wonderful group of enthusiastic and fun participants, as well as a superb ground operations team. I am very much looking forward to travelling with you all again! ______Annotated List of species recorded Note: Number in brackets ( ) indicate number of days on the tour the species was recorded. List powered through the report generator of our partner iGoTerra. Black-cheeked Lovebird by David Hoddinott Birds (337 in total: 328 seen, 9 heard) Nomenclature and follows Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2017. IOC World Bird List (v 7.2). Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl Anatidae White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna viduata

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(1) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. White-backed Duck Thalassornis leuconotus leuconotus (1) 6 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9. Great views and seen in flight as well. Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis (10) 8 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 40 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 60 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 30 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 20 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 6.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 15 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Knob-billed Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos (3) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and 25 Livingstone 16.9. Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca (7) 2 Lusaka 31.8, up to 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 200 Livingstone 15.9 and 200 Livingstone 16.9. Very large numbers on the Zambezi River. African Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus (2) 5 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 5 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Good views at Wasa. Yellow-billed Duck Anas undulata undulata (5) Up to 10 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, 27 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 10 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 6.9. Red-billed Teal Anas erythrorhyncha (1) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

Guineafowl Numididae Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris (9) 50 Lusaka 31.8, 15 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 20 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, up to 50 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9 and up to 30 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9.

Pheasants, , and Allies Coqui Francolin Peliperdix coqui coqui (6) 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 5 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Great views. Shelley's Francolin Scleroptila shelleyi whytei (3) 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 1 heard Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Crested Francolin Dendroperdix sephaena zambesiae (3) Up to 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. Hildebrandt's Francolin hildebrandti (1) 4 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Natal Spurfowl Pternistis natalensis neavei

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(3) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 3 Livingstone 16.9. Red-necked Spurfowl Pternistis afer (4) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 25 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Swainson's Spurfowl Pternistis swainsonii swainsonii (6) 3 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Lusaka 8.9 and up to 30 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9.

Grebes Podicipedidae Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

Storks Ciconiidae Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis (1) 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus lamelligerus (4) Up to 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Woolly-necked Stork (VU) Ciconia episcopus microscelis (3) 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 5 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 6 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis (7) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and up to 14 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Amazing numbers at Nanzila. Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumenifer (6) 4 Lusaka 30.8, 20 Lusaka 31.8, 3 Lusaka 8.9, 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9.

Ibises and Spoonbills Threskiornithidae African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash (7) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, up to 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9, 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 4 Livingstone 16.9. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus (3) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 70 Livingstone 16.9.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus payesii (2) 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Good views in southern Bengwelu. White-backed Night Heron Gorsachius leuconotus (1) 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Good views at Kaingu. Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax

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(2) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Striated Heron Butorides striata atricapilla (3) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (5) 3 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and up to 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Rufous-bellied Heron Ardeola rufiventris (7) 4 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Great sightings. Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis (7) 20 Lusaka 31.8, 10 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 20 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Lusaka 9.9, 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea (2) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala (2) 2 Lusaka 9.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. Great Egret Ardea alba melanorhynchos (6) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 7 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, up to 15 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9 and 3 Livingstone 16.9. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta (4) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9.

Hamerkop Scopidae Scopus umbretta umbretta (11) 1 Lusaka 31.8, up to 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and up to 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9.

Shoebill Balaenicipitidae Shoebill (VU) Balaeniceps rex (1) 3 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Fantastic experience in southern Bengwelu of pair and young.

Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Reed Cormorant Microcarbo africanus africanus (10) 3 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 1 Lusaka 9.9, 50 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9 and 100 Livingstone 16.9. White-breasted Cormorant Phalacrocorax lucidus

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(3) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9.

Anhingas Anhingidae African Darter Anhinga rufa rufa (8) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9.

Osprey Pandionidae Western Osprey Pandion haliaetus haliaetus (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9.

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus caeruleus (6) 6 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 6 Lusaka 8.9, 4 Lusaka 9.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. African Harrier-Hawk Polyboroides typus typus (5) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Lusaka 8.9 and 1 Lusaka 9.9. Hooded Vulture (EN) Necrosyrtes monachus (5) 4 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 4 Lusaka 9.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. White-backed Vulture (NT) Gyps africanus (12) 50 Lusaka 31.8, up to 8 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 10 Lusaka 9.9, up to 8 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9, up to 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. White-headed Vulture (VU) Trigonoceps occipitalis (5) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Several nice sightings. Lappet-faced Vulture (VU) Torgos tracheliotos tracheliotos (1) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9. Black-chested Snake Eagle Circaetus pectoralis (5) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Lusaka 8.9, 1 Lusaka 9.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Brown Snake Eagle Circaetus cinereus (7) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Western Banded Snake Eagle Circaetus cinerascens (3) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Great views. Bateleur (NT) Terathopius ecaudatus (9) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 3 Wasa Lodge,

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Kasanka NP 4.9, up to 8 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Crowned Eagle (NT) Stephanoaetus coronatus (2) 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Superb sightings at Mutinondo. Martial Eagle (NT) Polemaetus bellicosus (4) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Several great views. Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis (5) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Wahlberg's Eagle Hieraaetus wahlbergi (10) Up to 6 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-4.9, up to 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Aquila rapax rapax (2) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. African Hawk-Eagle Aquila spilogaster (4) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Several good sightings. Lizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus meridionalis (13) 8 Lusaka 31.8, 6 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 2 Lusaka 8.9, 2 Lusaka 9.9, up to 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9 and up to 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Dark Chanting Goshawk Melierax metabates mechowi (5) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9. African Goshawk Accipiter tachiro (1) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Shikra Accipiter badius polyzonoides (4) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Lusaka 8.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Little Sparrowhawk Accipiter minullus minullus (3) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Several. Ovambo Sparrowhawk Accipiter ovampensis (1) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9. Good sighting of a melanistic bird. Black Sparrowhawk Accipiter melanoleucus (1) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. African Circus ranivorus (3) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 2 Lusaka 8.9.

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Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius parasitus (13) 3 Lusaka 31.8, 6 Forest Inn 1.9, up to 6 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 6 Lusaka 8.9, up to 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9 and 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer (12) Up to 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9, 2 Livingstone 15.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Augur Buzzard Buteo augur (1) 1 Forest Inn 1.9.

Bustards Otididae Black-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster melanogaster (2) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9.

Finfoots Heliornithidae African Finfoot Podica senegalensis petersii (2) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Great sightings at Kaingu.

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots Rallidae African Rail Rallus caerulescens (1) 1 heard Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra (7) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 heard Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 7 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. African Swamphen Porphyrio madagascariensis (1) 3 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus meridionalis (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

Cranes Gruidae Wattled Crane Grus carunculata (7) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and up to 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13- 15.9. Fabulous sightings at Nanzilha.

Thick-knees Burhinidae Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus vermiculatus (4) 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 5 Livingstone 16.9.

Stilts and Avocets Recurvirostridae

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Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus (1) 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Blacksmith Lapwing Vanellus armatus (3) Up to 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. White-crowned Lapwing Vanellus albiceps (1) 5 Livingstone 16.9. Great sightings at Livingstone. Crowned Lapwing Vanellus coronatus coronatus (5) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 4 Lusaka 8.9 and up to 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus lateralis (12) 3 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9 and up to 8 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Three-banded Charadrius tricollaris tricollaris (2) 1 Lusaka 31.8 and 1 Lusaka 9.9.

Painted-Snipes Rostratulidae Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis (1) 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Superb sighting at Nanzilha.

Jacanas Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis (3) 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 4 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 3 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Scope views at Wasa. African Jacana Actophilornis africanus (11) 3 Lusaka 31.8, 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 15 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 8 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 10 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 4 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, up to 8 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia (6) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus (2) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Good views at Nanzilha. Wood Sandpiper Tringa (8) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, up to

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1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 15 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos (7) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, up to 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Ruff Calidris pugnax (2) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9.

Pratincoles and Glareola pratincola fuelleborni (3) 8 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 3 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Rock Pratincole Glareola nuchalis nuchalis (2) 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and 10 Livingstone 16.9. Good sightings on the Zambezi River.

Gulls, , and Skimmers Laridae African Skimmer (NT) Rynchops flavirostris (1) 1 Livingstone 16.9. Just one seen well on the Zambezi River. Grey-headed Gull Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus poiocephalus (1) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9.

Pigeons and Doves Rock Dove Columba livia var. domestica (3) 10 Lusaka 31.8, 6 Lusaka 8.9 and 6 Livingstone 15.9. Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata (13) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 5 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 15 Lusaka 8.9, up to 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9 and 30 Livingstone 16.9. Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola tropica (13) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, up to 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9, up to 20 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9, up to 20 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9 and 50 Livingstone 16.9. Spilopelia senegalensis senegalensis (2) 2 Lusaka 30.8 and 10 Livingstone 15.9. Emerald-spotted Wood Dove Turtur chalcospilos (14) 3 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, up to 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9, up to 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9, 3 Livingstone 15.9 and 10 Livingstone 16.9. Namaqua Dove Oena capensis capensis (1) 1 Livingstone 15.9. African Green Pigeon Treron calvus schalowi

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(9) Up to 12 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 5 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 15 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9.

Turacos Musophagidae Schalow's Turaco Tauraco schalowi (9) 2 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Good sightings. Ross's Turaco Musophaga rossae (3) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Magnificent sighting near Wasa. Grey Go-away-bird Corythaixoides concolor (13) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, up to 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Senegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis flecki (4) Up to 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Coppery-tailed Coucal Centropus cupreicaudus cupreicaudus (7) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. White-browed Coucal Centropus superciliosus loandae (2) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Black Coucal Centropus grillii (1) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. One seen well at Wasa. Thick-billed Cuckoo Pachycoccyx audeberti (2) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. 2 sightings. Klaas's Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas (2) 2 Forest Inn 1.9 and 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9. Red-chested Cuckoo Cuculus solitarius (2) 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9 and 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9.

Barn- Tytonidae alba poensis (1) 1 Forest Inn 31.8.

Owls Strigidae

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African Scops Owl Otus senegalensis senegalensis (5) 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and up to 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 11-14.9. Great views during our night drive at Nanzilha. Southern White-faced Owl Ptilopsis granti (1) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. A superb pair at their day roost at Nanzilha. Spotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus africanus (1) 1 heard Forest Inn 1.9. Verreaux's Eagle-Owl Bubo lacteus (1) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. A pair near Nanzilha. Pel's Fishing Owl Scotopelia peli (1) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9. Superb views of one near Luwombwa. African Wood Owl Strix woodfordii woodfordii (6) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Forest Inn 31.8, 1 heard Forest Inn 1.9 and up to 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9. Great sightings. African Barred Owlet Glaucidium capense ngamiense (2) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Good scope views of one near Luwombwa.

Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Fiery-necked Nightjar pectoralis shelleyi (4) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Freckled Nightjar Caprimulgus tristigma granosus (1) 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9. Square-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus fossii welwitschii (1) 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Swifts Apodidae African Palm Cypsiurus parvus (10) 4 Lusaka 30.8, 3 Lusaka 31.8, 3 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, up to 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9 and 10 Livingstone 15.9. Little Swift Apus affinis (1) 6 Lusaka 9.9. White-rumped Swift Apus caffer (2) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 5 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9.

Mousebirds Coliidae Speckled Mousebird Colius striatus (4) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 5 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 4 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9.

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Red-faced Mousebird Urocolius indicus (3) 8 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 3 Livingstone 16.9.

Trogons Trogonidae Narina Trogon Apaloderma narina narina (1) 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9.

Rollers Purple Roller naevius mosambicus (1) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9. Racket-tailed Roller Coracias spatulatus (3) 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Good sightings. Lilac-breasted Roller Coracias caudatus caudatus (12) 5 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 3 Lusaka 8.9, up to 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, up to 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12- 15.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus suahelicus (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Brown-hooded Kingfisher Halcyon albiventris (10) 1 Lusaka 30.8, up to 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, up to 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Halcyon chelicuti chelicuti (9) 3 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9 and up to 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. Malachite Kingfisher Corythornis cristatus (8) 1 Lusaka 31.8, up to 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Half-collared Kingfisher Alcedo semitorquata (4) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Great views. Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maxima maxima (7) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis (13) 2 Lusaka 31.8, up to 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-4.9, up to 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-14.9, 2 Livingstone 15.9 and 4 Livingstone 16.9.

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Bee-eaters Meropidae Swallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus (8) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 5 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9 and up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus (12) 6 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 6 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, up to 8 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9- 11.9 and up to 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Blue-breasted Bee-eater Merops variegatus bangweoloensis (1) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Seen in southern Bengwelu Swamp. White-fronted Bee-eater Merops bullockoides (8) Up to 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, up to 25 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 20 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 6 Livingstone 16.9. Böhm's Bee-eater Merops boehmi (6) Up to 8 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, 10 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Magnificent sightings. European Bee-eater Merops apiaster (1) 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. Southern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicoides (4) 3 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and up to 15 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9. Good views at Mutinondo.

Hoopoes Upupidae African Hoopoe Upupa africana (6) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, up to 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10- 12.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9.

Woodhoopoes and Scimitar-bills Phoeniculidae Green Phoeniculus purpureus angolensis (7) Up to 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9 and up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Common Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus cyanomelas schalowi (10) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, up to 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9- 12.9, up to 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9.

Ground Hornbills Bucorvidae Southern Ground Hornbill (VU) Bucorvus leadbeateri (5) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and up to 18 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Great sightings at Nanzilha.

Hornbills Bucerotidae Southern Red-billed Hornbill Tockus rufirostris (4) Up to 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9.

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Crowned Hornbill Lophoceros alboterminatus (8) 2 Forest Inn 1.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, up to 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9 and up to 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9. African Grey Hornbill Lophoceros nasutus epirhinus (7) Up to 15 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9 and up to 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Pale-billed Hornbill Lophoceros pallidirostris (3) 10 Forest Inn 1.9, 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Good views. Trumpeter Hornbill Bycanistes bucinator (9) 10 Lusaka 31.8, up to 50 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, up to 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9 and 4 Livingstone 16.9.

African Barbets Lybiidae Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus bilineatus (4) Up to 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9 and 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus extoni (3) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9. Chaplin's Barbet (VU) Lybius chaplini (1) 2 Lusaka 31.8. Superb pair. Black-collared Barbet Lybius torquatus (3) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Black-backed Barbet Lybius minor macclounii (6) 3 Lusaka 31.8, up to 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-4.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Great sightings. Crested Barbet vaillantii suahelicus (7) Up to 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9, up to 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9.

Honeyguides Indicatoridae Green-backed Honeybird Prodotiscus zambesiae (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9. Superb views. Lesser Honeyguide minor teitensis (1) 1 Lusaka 31.8. Scaly-throated Honeyguide Indicator variegatus (1) 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator (6) 1 heard Lusaka 31.8, 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Numerous.

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Woodpeckers Picidae Bennett's Woodpecker Campethera bennettii capricorni (4) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Good sightings. Golden-tailed Woodpecker Campethera abingoni (3) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 heard Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 1 heard Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Green-backed Woodpecker Campethera cailliautii (1) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. A splendid pair near Kaingu. Bearded Woodpecker namaquus namaquus (3) 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 heard Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Cardinal Woodpecker fuscescens (5) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9.

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Dickinson's Kestrel Falco dickinsoni (2) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Great sighting near Nanzilha. Red-necked Falcon (NT) Falco chicquera ruficollis (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. One near Nanzilha. Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus biarmicus (2) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9.

African & New World Parrots Psittacidae Brown-necked Parrot Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus (2) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Meyer's Parrot Poicephalus meyeri (8) 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 40 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 8 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9, 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9.

Old World Parrots Psittaculidae Black-cheeked Lovebird (VU) Agapornis nigrigenis (2) 20 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 8 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Small numbers seen well near Nanzilha.

Broadbills Eurylaimidae African Broadbill capensis

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(3) 1 Forest Inn 1.9, 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Great views at Forest Inn.

Wattle-eyes and Batises Platysteiridae Chinspot Batis Batis molitor (7) 2 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Forest Inn 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, up to 3 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Black-throated Wattle-eye Platysteira peltata (3) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and 1 heard Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Good sightings near Luwombwa.

Helmetshrikes and Allies Prionopidae White-crested Helmetshrike Prionops plumatus poliocephalus (12) 3 Lusaka 30.8, 3 Lusaka 31.8, 3 Forest Inn 1.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 10 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 5 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, up to 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9- 11.9, 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 8 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Retz's Helmetshrike Prionops retzii (6) 6 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 5 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 3 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9.

Bushshrikes and Allies Malaconotidae Grey-headed Malaconotus blanchoti interpositus (3) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 1 heard Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Orange-breasted Bushshrike Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus similis (8) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Marsh Tchagra Bocagia minuta anchietae (1) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Brown-crowned Tchagra Tchagra australis (4) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalus (5) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9 and up to 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9. Black-backed Puffback Dryoscopus cubla (12) 2 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, up to 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and up to 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Tropical Boubou major

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(6) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, up to 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Brubru Nilaus afer (2) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 1 heard Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9.

Cuckoo- Campephagidae White-breasted Cuckooshrike Coracina pectoralis (6) Up to 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9. Black Cuckooshrike flava (2) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9 and 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9. Purple-throated Cuckooshrike Campephaga quiscalina quiscalina (3) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Good sightings near Luwombwa.

Shrikes Laniidae Magpie Shrike Urolestes melanoleucus aequatorialis (3) Up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. Souza's Shrike Lanius souzae (2) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Good sighting near Luwombwa. Northern Fiscal Lanius humeralis capelli (5) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 5 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 3 Lusaka 8.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

Old World Orioles Oriolidae African Golden Oriole auratus notatus (4) 1 Forest Inn 31.8, 1 Forest Inn 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Black-headed Oriole Oriolus larvatus angolensis (9) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Forest Inn 1.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9.

Drongos Dicruridae Square-tailed Drongo Dicrurus ludwigii saturnus (3) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis apivorus (18) 3 Lusaka 30.8, 3 Lusaka 31.8, 6 Forest Inn 1.9, up to 6 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 3 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9, up to 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9, up to 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9 and 3 Livingstone 16.9.

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Monarch Flycatchers Monarchidae Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher Trochocercus cyanomelas vivax (1) 1 heard Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Pied Crow Corvus albus (9) 2 Lusaka 30.8, 20 Lusaka 31.8, 10 Forest Inn 1.9, 6 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 10 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 30 Lusaka 8.9, 2 Lusaka 9.9, 10 Livingstone 15.9 and 10 Livingstone 16.9. White-necked Raven Corvus albicollis (2) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9.

Fairy Flycatchers Stenostiridae White-tailed Blue Flycatcher Elminia albicauda (1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. White-tailed Crested Flycatcher Elminia albonotata (1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Chickadees and Tits Paridae White-winged Black Tit leucomelas insignis (3) Up to 5 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9. Southern Black Tit Melaniparus (1) 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Rufous-bellied Tit Melaniparus rufiventris (5) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and up to 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9. Good sightings. Miombo Tit Melaniparus griseiventris (2) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Good sightings.

Penduline-Tits Remizidae Grey Penduline Tit caroli (1) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Nice pair.

Larks Alaudidae Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana (1) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Flappet Lark Mirafra rufocinnamomea (2) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9.

Bulbuls Pycnonotidae Dark-capped tricolor

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(18) 20 Lusaka 30.8, 20 Forest Inn 31.8, up to 20 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, 20 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 20 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 20 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 20 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 20 Lusaka 8.9, up to 20 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, up to 20 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9 and 16 Livingstone 16.9. Common, seen daily. Little Greenbul virens zombensis (3) Up to 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9. Yellow-bellied Greenbul Chlorocichla flaviventris occidentalis (5) 2 Forest Inn 1.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 4 Livingstone 16.9. Yellow-throated Leaflove Atimastillas flavicollis flavigula (2) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9 and 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9. Grey-olive Greenbul Phyllastrephus cerviniventris schoutedeni (2) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Good views. Cabanis's Greenbul Phyllastrephus cabanisi cabanisi (2) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Swallows Hirundinidae Grey-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga griseopyga (8) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 6 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and up to 20 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. cincta (2) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Wire-tailed Swallow smithii smithii (5) Up to 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 1 Livingstone 15.9 and 3 Livingstone 16.9. Pearl-breasted Swallow Hirundo dimidiata marwitzi (3) Up to 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. Several near Nanzilha. abyssinica (9) 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, up to 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Red-breasted Swallow Cecropis semirufa semirufa (5) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Mosque Swallow Cecropis senegalensis monteiri (5) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Lusaka 9.9 and up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9.

Crombecs, African warblers Macrosphenidae Moustached Grass Warbler Melocichla mentalis (1) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 6.9. Good views near Wasa.

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Long-billed Crombec Sylvietta rufescens (2) 1 Lusaka 30.8 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Red-capped Crombec Sylvietta ruficapilla gephyra (2) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Several.

Reed-Warblers and Allies Lesser Swamp Warbler Acrocephalus gracilirostris (2) 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. African Yellow Warbler natalensis (1) 2 Livingstone 15.9.

Grassbirds and Allies Locustellidae Fan-tailed Grassbird Schoenicola brevirostris brevirostris (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Cisticolas and Allies Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops nyasa (1) 3 Livingstone 16.9. Trilling Cisticola Cisticola woosnami lufira (2) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 3 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9. Rattling Cisticola Cisticola chiniana (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. Luapula Cisticola Cisticola luapula (1) 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Chirping Cisticola Cisticola pipiens (1) 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Stout Cisticola Cisticola robustus (1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Croaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis (5) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Neddicky Cisticola fulvicapilla (2) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Long-tailed Cisticola Cisticola angusticauda (2) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9. Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis terrestris (2) 1 Lusaka 31.8 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Tawny-flanked Prinia subflava (7) 2 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 16.9. Bar-throated Apalis Apalis thoracica

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(1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida (3) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Brown-headed Apalis Apalis alticola alticola (1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Grey-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brevicaudata (3) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Stierling's Wren-Warbler Calamonastes stierlingi (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9. Green-capped Eremomela Eremomela scotops pulchra (7) 7 Forest Inn 31.8, 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, up to 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Burnt-necked Eremomela Eremomela usticollis rensi (1) 2 Lusaka 31.8. Black-necked Eremomela Eremomela atricollis (1) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9. Good views of a pair near Luwombwa.

Laughingthrushes Leiothrichidae Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii (7) 4 Lusaka 31.8, 5 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and up to 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Hartlaub's Babbler Turdoides hartlaubii (3) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9.

Yuhinas, White-eyes, and Allies Zosteropidae African Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis (6) 10 Lusaka 30.8, 6 Forest Inn 31.8, 6 Forest Inn 1.9 and up to 10 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9.

Hyliotas Hyliotidae Yellow-bellied Hyliota Hyliota flavigaster barbozae (2) 1 Forest Inn 31.8 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9. Hyliota australis inornata (1) 2 Forest Inn 31.8.

Treecreepers Certhiidae African Spotted Creeper Salpornis salvadori salvadori (3) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9. Great sightings.

Starlings Sturnidae Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus nordmanni

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(6) Up to 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9, 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Miombo Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis elisabeth (1) 2 Lusaka 31.8. Meves's Starling Lamprotornis mevesii mevesii (5) Up to 30 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9 and 20 Livingstone 16.9. Sharp-tailed Starling Lamprotornis acuticaudus acuticaudus (2) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9 and 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9. Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster verreauxi (9) Up to 50 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-4.9, 3 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

Oxpeckers Buphagidae Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus africanus (3) 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 20 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythrorynchus (1) 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9.

Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Kurrichane Thrush Turdus libonyana verreauxii (10) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Lusaka 31.8, up to 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-4.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9.

Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae Miombo Scrub Robin Cercotrichas barbata (7) 2 Forest Inn 31.8, 2 Forest Inn 1.9, up to 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Superb views. White-browed Scrub Robin Cercotrichas leucophrys (2) 1 heard Lusaka 31.8 and 1 heard Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Grey Tit-Flycatcher Myioparus plumbeus catoleucus (2) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Southern Black Flycatcher pammelaina diabolicus (8) 2 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Pale Flycatcher Melaenornis pallidus (5) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Ashy Flycatcher caerulescens impavida (4) 1 Forest Inn 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and

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1 Livingstone 15.9. African Dusky Flycatcher Muscicapa adusta subadusta (1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Böhm's Flycatcher Muscicapa boehmi (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9. White-browed Robin-Chat Cossypha heuglini heuglini (4) 3 Lusaka 30.8 and up to 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9. Bocage's Akalat Sheppardia bocagei chapini (1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Great sighting! Collared Palm Thrush Cichladusa arquata (3) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. African Stonechat Saxicola torquatus (4) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 3 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Mocking Cliff Chat cinnamomeiventris subrufipennis (1) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Sooty Chat nigra (6) 6 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 12 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9, 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Arnott's Chat Myrmecocichla arnotti arnotti (5) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Several. Capped Wheatear Oenanthe pileata livingstonii (4) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and up to 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. Familiar Chat Oenanthe familiaris (2) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Anchieta's Sunbird Anthreptes anchietae (4) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and up to 3 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9. Superb views. Western Violet-backed Sunbird Anthreptes longuemarei (5) Up to 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Collared Sunbird collaris (7) 2 Lusaka 30.8, up to 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Green-headed Sunbird Cyanomitra verticalis viridisplendens (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Olive Sunbird Cyanomitra olivacea (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

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Amethyst Sunbird amethystina (8) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Forest Inn 31.8, 2 Forest Inn 1.9, up to 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9. Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis (8) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Lusaka 31.8, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9, 1 Livingstone 15.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Miombo Double-collared Sunbird manoensis (3) Up to 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9. Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus microrhynchus (3) Up to 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9. White-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris talatala (6) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Lusaka 31.8, up to 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2-4.9 and 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Cinnyris venustus falkensteini (2) 1 Lusaka 30.8 and 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Old World Sparrows Passeridae White-browed Sparrow-Weaver Plocepasser mahali pectoralis (4) Up to 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus (3) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Lusaka 8.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9. Northern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus ugandae (1) 2 Lusaka 31.8. Southern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer diffusus (2) 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Yellow-throated Petronia Gymnoris superciliaris (8) Up to 10 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9 and up to 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9.

Weavers and Allies Ploceus ocularis crocatus (5) 2 Lusaka 30.8, 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Holub's Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops (6) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9, 1 Livingstone 15.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Lesser Masked Weaver Ploceus intermedius cabanisii (1) 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus nigriceps (6) 2 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Lusaka 31.8, 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 15 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 3 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and 20 Livingstone 16.9. Dark-backed Weaver Ploceus bicolor kigomaensis (4) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Luwombwa

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Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Bar-winged Weaver Ploceus angolensis (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Superb sighting. Red-headed Weaver Anaplectes rubriceps (4) 1 Lusaka 30.8, 2 Forest Inn 1.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9 and 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea lathamii (2) 50 Lusaka 31.8 and 4 Livingstone 16.9. Black-winged Red Bishop Euplectes hordeaceus hordeaceus (1) 20 Lusaka 31.8. Yellow Bishop Euplectes capensis crassirostris (5) Up to 20 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9, 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Yellow-mantled Widowbird Euplectes macroura macroura (1) 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Marsh Widowbird Euplectes hartlaubi hartlaubi (1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Good views. White-winged Widowbird Euplectes albonotatus albonotatus (3) 5 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9.

Waxbills and Allies Green-winged Pytilia Pytilia melba (2) 1 Lusaka 31.8 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Red-throated Twinspot Hypargos niveoguttatus macrospilotus (3) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Great sightings. Brown Firefinch Lagonosticta nitidula (1) 10 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9. Good views at south Bengwelu Swamp. Red-billed Firefinch Lagonosticta senegala (4) 4 Lusaka 31.8, 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 4 Livingstone 16.9. African Firefinch Lagonosticta rubricata haematocephala (2) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Jameson's Firefinch Lagonosticta rhodopareia (4) 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 2 Livingstone 16.9. Good views. Blue Waxbill Uraeginthus angolensis (9) 12 Lusaka 30.8, 10 Lusaka 31.8, 50 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge,

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Kafue NP 11.9, up to 20 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9, 6 Livingstone 15.9 and 10 Livingstone 16.9. Grey Waxbill perreini perreini (2) 4 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Great sightings near Luwombwa. Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild (1) 30 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Bronze Mannikin Lonchura cucullata scutata (3) 20 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 12 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9. Red-backed Mannikin Lonchura nigriceps (1) 8 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9.

Indigobirds Viduidae Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura (1) 1 Lusaka 31.8.

Wagtails and Pipits African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp vidua (7) 3 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, up to 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9- 12.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Fülleborn's Longclaw Macronyx fuelleborni ascensi (2) 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9 and 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Several. African Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus (1) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9. Wood Pipit Anthus nyassae (3) Up to 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6-8.9. Buffy Pipit Anthus vaalensis chobiensis (2) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys (5) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Striped Pipit Anthus lineiventris (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9. Bushveld Pipit Anthus caffer mzimbaensis (1) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9.

Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae Black-faced Canary capistrata (1) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9. Black-throated Canary Crithagra atrogularis (1) 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9.

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Yellow-fronted Canary Crithagra mozambica (2) 2 Forest Inn 31.8 and 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9. Brimstone Canary Crithagra sulphurata sharpii (1) 1 Lusaka 31.8. Reichard's Seedeater Crithagra reichardi reichardi (1) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9. Black-eared Seedeater Crithagra mennelli (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Buntings, Sparrows and Allies Emberizidae Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris kalaharica (2) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Cabanis's Bunting Emberiza cabanisi (2) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9 and 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9.

Mammals (41 in total: 41 seen) Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Elephant Macroscelididae Four-toed Sengi Petrodromus tetradactylus (1) 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9.

Elephants Elephantidae African Elephant Loxodonta africana (5) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 heard Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 50 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 20 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9.

Galagos Galagidae Southern Lesser Galago Galago moholi (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Thick-tailed Greater Galago Otolemur crassicaudatus monteiri (2) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9 and 1 Lusaka 8.9. Great sighting at Lusaka.

Old World monkeys Cercopithecidae Vervet Chlorocebus pygerythrus (11) 20 Lusaka 31.8, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 10 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 3.9, 20 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, up to 80 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9, 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9, 15 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Common.

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Yellow Baboon Papio cynocephalus (8) 50 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 20 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, 6 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 50 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 20 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9, 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 30 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Chacma Baboon Papio ursinus griseipes (4) Up to 25 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9.

Rabbits, Hares Leporidae Scrub Hare Lepus saxatilis (2) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

Springhares Pedetidae Spring Hare Pedetes capensis (2) 23 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9.

Cane Rats Thryonomyidae Greater Cane Rat Thryonomys swinderianus (2) 1 Lusaka 9.9 and 3 Livingstone 16.9.

Squirrels Sciuridae Smith's Bush Squirrel Paraxerus cepapi (6) Up to 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9 and up to 12 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9.

Cats Felidae Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus jubatus (1) 7 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Serval Leptailurus serval (3) Up to 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-14.9. Lion Panthera leo leo (2) 7 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Great sightings. Leopard Panthera pardus pardus (1) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9. Phenomenal sighting watched for an hour.

Mongooses Herpestidae Egyptian Mongoose Herpestes ichneumon (1) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Herpestes sanguineus (2) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9. Banded Mongoose Mungos mungo (1) 15 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

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Civets, Genets Viverridae Civettictis civetta (2) 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Central African Large-spotted Genet Genetta maculata (2) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 14.9. Fabulous views of one sleeping on top of a Hamerkop nest, during the day.

Wolves, Coyote, Foxes, Jackals Canidae Side-striped Jackal Canis adustus (3) Up to 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9.

Weasels, Skunks, Mustelidae African Clawless Aonyx capensis (1) 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9. Honey Badger Mellivora capensis (1) 3 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. 2 Sightings.

Zebras, Horse, Asses Equidae Plains Zebra Equus quagga (5) 12 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and up to 25 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9.

Pigs Suidae Common Warthog Phacochoerus africanus massaicus (10) 2 Lusaka 31.8, 5 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 8.9, up to 50 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9 and up to 20 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9.

Hippopotamuses Hippopotamidae Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius capensis (8) 3 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 2 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9, up to 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 20 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 15.9.

Cattle, Antelopes, Sheep, Goats Bovidae Impala Aepyceros melampus melampus (8) 15 Lusaka 31.8, up to 200 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9 and up to 50 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Common Wildebeest Connochaetes taurinus (4) Up to 50 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Hippotragus equinus (1) 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Hippotragus niger

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(2) 26 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 2 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Kobus ellipsiprymnus (7) 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 6 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9, up to 78 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9 and 1 Livingstone 16.9. Puku Kobus vardonii (9) Up to 80 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1-3.9, 40 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 30 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 5.9 and up to 200 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9. Hartebeest (Lichtenstein’s) Alcephalus lichtensteinii We enjoyed several sightings in southern Kafue NP. Oribi Ourebia ourebi (5) 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10.9, 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 12.9 and up to 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Sharpe's Grysbok Raphicerus sharpei (3) Up to 5 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Redunca arundinum (8) 1 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 3 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9 and up to 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12-15.9. Common Duiker Sylvicapra grimmia (7) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9, 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9.9, 2 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9 and up to 10 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9. Great views during the night drive. African Buffalo Syncerus caffer (1) 300 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9. Common Eland Tragelaphus oryx (1) 12 Lusaka 31.8. Bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus (8) 1 Lusaka 31.8, 2 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4.9, 5 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9, up to 8 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9, 4 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 12.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9. Tragelaphus spekii (5) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 10 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9 and up to 6 Wasa Lodge, Kasanka NP 4-6.9. Greater Kudu Tragelaphus strepsiceros (8) 2 Lusaka 31.8, up to 10 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-12.9 and up to 6 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13-15.9.

Reptiles (6 in total: 6 seen) Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Geckos Gekkonidae House Hemidactylus mabouia (1) 2 Lusaka 31.8.

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Afro-American Sideneck Turtles Pelomedusidae Helmeted Turtle Pelomedusa subrufa (1) 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 11.9.

Agamas Southern Tree Agama atricollis (1) 1 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Skinks Scincidae African Five-lined Skink Trachylepis quinquetaeniata (2) 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 6.9 and 2 Mutinondo Wilderness 7.9.

Monitor Varanidae Nile Monitor Varanus niloticus (4) Up to 1 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 10-12.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

Crocodiles and relatives Crocodylidae Nile Crocodile Crocodylus niloticus (6) 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 1.9, 1 Luwombwa Lodge, Kasanka NP 2.9, up to 4 Kaingu Safari Lodge, Kafue NP 9-11.9 and 1 Nanzhila Plains, Kafue NP 13.9.

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